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  Bernardsville, New Jersey sits in scenic Somerset County, just an hour away from New York City. The tastes and cultures of the region have been influenced greatly by Irish cooking, classic New England meals and American-Italian food. In one of the several diverse hot spots in Bernardsville, a food enthusiast will certainly find something satisfying and delicious.
  
  

Marianna's Pizza Cafe

• Marianna's is the self proclaimed, "best kept secret in Bernardsville, New Jersey." Their everyday entrees, like jumbo lump crab cakes, include pasta and a house salad for only $9.95 before tax. Marianna's offers classic and gourmet pizza pies like their signature tomato pie, the classic white pizza, margarita pie and other favorites like Buffalo and Philly steak. Try Marianna's distinctive Granny Smith Apple and Bleu Cheese salad before dinner, and round out your night with the Berry, Berry Raspberry and White Chocolate pizza pie.
  
  Marianna's Pizza Cafe
  12 Claremont Rd
  Bernardsville, NJ 07924
  908-766-6535
  Mariannaspizzacafe.com
  
  

Equus Tavern

• At the Equus Tavern, begin your evening with a glass of Alma Rosa, Santa Barbara white wine, or another one of their fifty-plus bottles of pinot noir, merlot, and other exquisite drinks. For dinner, order the roasted Griggstown Chicken or the linguine with white truffle oil. Before departing Equus' stone walls, rustic woodwork and ambient lighting, treat yourself to a homemade cheesecake with fresh strawberries. At the Equus Tavern, superb New England dishes meet the old country charm of America to create a high-quality, comfortable atmosphere.
  
  Equus Tavern
  1 Mill Street
  Bernardsville, NJ 07924
  908-766-3737
  Equustavern.com/
  
  

Station Pub and Grub

• Whether stopping in for lunch or planning a large party, the Station Pub and grub offers a diverse menu to suit many tastes. To begin, this pub serves up several appetizers, like the mini Angus burgers with apple-wood smoked bacon and chipotle BBQ sauce. For the main entree, the Station provides wraps, sandwiches, salads and classic items like steaks and fries. The Station Pub and Grub also offers large screen televisions for sports enthusiasts, and a quiet patio for outside dining.
  
  Station Pub and Grub
  45 Mine Brook Road
  Bernardsville, NJ 07924
  908-204-1227
  Stationpubandgrub.com